Renewable energy is energy from wind, hydropower, sun, soil, outdoor air heat and biomass. This is energy from natural processes that are constantly replenished. In this table, the consumption of renewable energy is expressed in three ways: 1. Gross final consumption 2. Avoided consumption of fossil energy 3. Avoided emissions of carbon dioxide Figures are presented both in absolute terms and relative to total consumption or total emissions in the Netherlands . The gross final consumption of renewable energy as a percentage of the total gross final consumption is used as a target for European and national renewable energy policy. It has been agreed that the Dutch share of renewable energy, in terms of gross final consumption, must be equal to 14 percent in 2020. Avoiding the consumption of fossil energy and avoiding carbon dioxide emissions are important underlying objectives for stimulating the use of renewable energy. The figures are broken down by energy source/technique and by application (electricity, heat and transport). Data available from: 1990 Status of the figures: The figures in this table are final up to and including 2018 and further provisional for 2019. Since this table has been discontinued, the data will no longer be finalized. Changes as of December 2020: None, this table has been discontinued. When will there be new figures: No longer applicable. This table is followed by the table "Renewable energy; consumption by energy source, technology and application" and by the table "Avoided consumption of fossil energy and CO2 emissions". See section 3.
